is computer science a good choice for a degree?

NUS, NTU comp sci very in demand and valuable degree. But tough to get in. If you don't make the cut, go for standard biz degree.

Private uni comp sci, like every other private degree, is utterly useless and only serves to relegate you to the lower class of society.

You don't wanna be a SIM doggy getting abused by NUS superiors, do you? Lol.

#simdegreesmatter

I also think there's alot of misconception surrounding the tech landscape in sg, esp from those not in the industry. We are not discriminated for their age, in fact experience are valuable here, provided u are keen to keep up to date with tech and know ur worth. It's an extremely rewarding and lucrative field only when u enjoy doing it, I guess this also apply to all other professions. Hope this helps

anyone working for fortinet knows whether it is a good company?

It's great, and job prospects are good initially at the start with great salary.

But after graduation, looking into the mid or long term, you will realize progression for comp sci students really stagnates.

Originally Posted by Vodarado

Sure thing it is somethin really great! I mean, the amount of students choosing this ... "speciality" is just insane, and you can understand that, it is both the present and the future. A good specialist in this field would surely get a great salary and surely is going to have a great future. However, it also depends if you like it, in case you are looking to chase a career in this field only because of the material side, you might not be successful in it. In case you are not interested in it, you would not be able to explain someone [URL="s://myhow.org/how-to/rotate-your-computer-screen"]how to rotate your computer screen[/. I really hope that you have chosen what you really like and want.

huh, whats this all about?

Crazy high salaries for CS graduates. Prof Ben Leong (NUS) recently made a public post on his Facebook:

"I do an annual salary survey with my ex-students working in the top tech companies (they are mostly in the US, some are in Singapore). Not all my ex-students will respond but I generally get ~50 responses. The median data point is L5 engineer drawing roughly ~$300-400K p.a. They represent the most "successful" CS students holding what are likely the highest paying jobs in the industry."

s://.facebook.com/benlwl/posts/10161643230827166

If don't mine taking the course. a couple need not have to wait for bto. straight can apply for a small pte apt within 4 years after graduation in their late twenties. Also can retire in early fifties comfortably. Really good choice!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If don't mine taking the course. a couple need not have to wait for bto. straight can apply for a small pte apt within 4 years after graduation in their late twenties. Also can retire in early fifties comfortably. Really good choice!

But if u hate the job, u suffer for life.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

But if u hate the job, u suffer for life.

Take if you don't mine the job. If lost interest can always change role whereas the same may not be feasible for some other disciplines.

I'm one of those folks in a FAANG company graduated from local u. Graduated around ten years back when it was a dumping ground. I love computers and technology. I make 400k sgd a year.

If you have passion and interests, go for it. Try out some basic online courses to see if it is something of an interest. Never know when Cs become dumping ground again.